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Explore quiet coves, take a boat out across the lake, or venture into Desolation Wilderness. Whatever kind of adventure you prefer, South Lake Tahoe never disappoints.

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Bike around Lake Tahoe

South Lake Tahoe, California

5.0
72.2 mi / 4308 ft gain

Tahoe Keyes Loop

South Lake Tahoe, California

1.42 mi / 39 ft gain

Catch a Sunset at Keys Beach

South Lake Tahoe, California

Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga at Lakeview Commons

South Lake Tahoe, California

Cold Creek Trail to High Meadows

South Lake Tahoe, California

7.97 mi / 1558 ft gain

Ski or Snowboard Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe, California

5.0

Tahoe Mountain Loop

South Lake Tahoe, California

7.42 mi / 1010 ft gain

Bike the Van Sickle Bi-State Park Trail

South Lake Tahoe, California

4.5

Cold Creek and Monument Pass Trail to Monument Pass

South Lake Tahoe, California

10.21 mi / 2569 ft gain

Places to stay

Hope Valley

South Lake Tahoe, California

Hope Valley

Fallen Leaf Campground

South Lake Tahoe, California

Fallen Leaf Campground

Outsite Heavenly

South Lake Tahoe, California

Outsite Heavenly

From $63 / night

Nevada Beach Campground And Day Use Pavilion

Zephyr Cove, Nevada

Nevada Beach Campground And Day Use Pavilion

Zephyr Cove Lodge and Cabins

Glenbrook, Nevada

Zephyr Cove Lodge and Cabins

From $179 / night

Zephyr Cove RV and Campground

Glenbrook, Nevada

Zephyr Cove RV and Campground

From $50 / night

Guides and stories

The Best Photography Locations near South Lake Tahoe

The Best Photography Locations near South Lake Tahoe

The Outbound Collective

Up High in Tahoe South: 48 Hours of Adventure in South Lake

Up High in Tahoe South: 48 Hours of Adventure in South Lake

Josiah Roe

These 10 Photos Will Convince You to Visit Tahoe's Zephyr Cove

These 10 Photos Will Convince You to Visit Tahoe's Zephyr Cove

The Outbound Collective

5 Amazing Adventures in Lake Tahoe's Zephyr Cove

5 Amazing Adventures in Lake Tahoe's Zephyr Cove

Josiah Roe

The Desolation Wilderness Mindset

The Desolation Wilderness Mindset

Morgan Woodhouse

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